15走近中国著名作家-2023年中考英语热点时文阅读（含答案解析）

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15走近中国著名作家 

01

He was a poet known for the nostalgia he describes in his poems. Now, it’s time for us to express our nostalgia for this great writer.

On Dec 14, 2017, the famous Chinese poet Yu Guangzhong passed away in Taiwan.

Born in 1928 in Nanjing, Jiangsu, Yu studied in Sichuan when he was young. At that time, he had showed great interest in Chinese poems and spent a lot of his free time trying writing poems himself. Then he managed to publish his first poem at the age of 20. A year later, Yu and his family moved to Taiwan. He lived and worked there until his death.

Nostalgia is Yu’s masterpiece in which he expresses his homesickness for the Chinese mainland when he was in Taiwan.

Published in 1971, the poem remains highly popular among Chinese speakers worldwide. Even those who know little about literature are familiar with lines from the poem. The poem is included in Chinese high school textbooks.

Besides his achievements in poetry, Yu was also a successful essay writer, critic and translator.

He once translated English poet Siegfried Sassoon’s poem In Me, Past, Present, Future Meet into Chinese. It is regarded as an accurate and powerful translation, in which the most famous line is“心有猛虎，细嗅蔷薇” for“In me the tiger sniffs the rose”.

Yu spent his whole life writing: “The reason why I stick to writing till today comes down to my passion for the Chinese language,” he once said in a 2015 interview. He then added that this passion was strengthened by his love for his mother and his motherland.

Now, let’s appreciate the poem Nostalgia.

1．What is Yu Guangzhong?

A．A poet reporter and critic.

B．A translator and publisher

C．A critic, poet and translator.

D．A translator and song writer.

2．Which of the following statements is true?

A．Yu lived with his family in Taiwan all his life.

B．Many Chinese people know the poem Nostalgia.

C．We can find Nostalgia in primary school textbooks.

D．Yu translated Siegfried Sassoon’s poem into English.

3．In what order did the events take place in Yu’s life?

① Yu and his family moved to Taiwan.

② Yu told the reason why he stuck to writing.

③ Yu’s poem Nostalgia was published.

④ Yu passed away in Taiwan.

⑤ Yu wrote and published his first poem.

A．①⑤②④③           B．⑤②①③④           C．①⑤④②③            D．⑤①③②④

4．What can we learn from the Poem Nostalgia?

A．He missed his family and homeland a lot.

B．He didn’t want to come to his homeland.

C．He lived with his mother on the riverside.

D．His mother had died when he got married.

02

Many people have read Louis Cha Leung­yung’s novels. Unluckily, Louis Cha Leung­yung, 94, an influential Chinese novelist, and better known under the pen name Jin Yong, died on October 30, 2018 in Hong Kong. Cha is well-­known for his martial arts (武术) or wuxia novels.

Over 300 million copies of his works have been sold in the Chinese-speaking world. While few of his books have been translated into English, Cha is one of the world-famous Chinese writers, with fans across China. His stories have been in television shows, films, comic books, and video games. The first part of his most popular series, Legends of the Condor Heroes, was published in English earlier in 2018. Born in Haining, Zhejiang Province, Cha graduated from the Law School of Soochow University in 1948.

In 1955, Cha published his first wuxia novel The Book and the Sword under his pen name Jin Yong. He wrote 15 popular wuxia novels, and finished his last novel The Deer and the Cauldron in 1972.

Cha also founded Hong Kong’s major Chinese-­language newspaper Ming Pao in 1959, and served as its editor­-in-­chief (总编辑) until 1989.

Cha also served on the Basic Law Drafting Committee from 1985 to 1989. He made some of the greatest contributions to Chinese culture and Hong Kong’s media development.

Hong Kong science fiction novelist Ni Kuang called Cha’s novels “the best in the world and of all time” and said Cha’s works would live on forever.

Hong Kong Screenwriters’ (编剧) Guild President John Chong Ching said Cha was “China’s Shakespeare”.

5．Louis Cha was born ________.

A．in 1924                  B．in 1927                  C．in 1948                  D．in 1955

6．Louis Cha is most famous for ________.

A．his films and comic books                          B．his films and TV shows

C．his martial arts novels                                 D．his Ming Pao

7．According to the passage, Louis Cha’s books are ________.

A．only enjoyed across China                          B．all translated into English

C．changed into different kinds of arts          D．better than Shakespeare’s

8．Which is the correct order for time about Cha’s life?

①Cha published his first wuxia novel.    

②Cha graduated from Soochow University.

③Cha finished The Deer and the Cauldron.    

④Cha served on the Basic Law Drafting Committee.

⑤Cha founded the newspaper Ming Pao.

A．①②③④⑤           B．②①⑤③④           C．⑤①②④③            D．②①④③⑤

9．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．The first part of Legends of the Condor Heroes was published in English in 2018.

B．Cha had worked for the newspaper Ming Pao for about thirteen years.

C．More than 3,000 million copies of Cha’s books have been sold by now.

D．Cha is the president of Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild.

03

This spring morning in bed I’m lying,

Not to awake till birds are crying.

After one night of wind and showers,

How many are the fallen flowers?

Sring Morning by Tang Dynasty(618-907) poet Meng Haoran

Those classic lines was translated by Peking University professor Xu Yuanchong.

Famous American poet Robert Frost once said,“Poetry is what gets lost in translation.” A well-known Chinese translator, Xu Yuanchong, has tried his best to pass on the beauty of ancient Chinese poetry all his life.

Born in Nanchang,Jiangxi Province in 1921, he studied under Qian Zhongshu, Wu Mi and other Chinese masters at the National Southwest Associated University. He went to University of Paris for further study after graduating from Tsinghua University.

On April 1, 2021, China Translation and Publishing House published a series of books about his life and career to pay respect to him.

Since 1978, Xu has published more than 100 translated novels, anthologies(选集) and plays in Chinese, English and French. He translated Chinese poems into English and French. He is also awarded the “Aurora Borealis Prize” for Outstanding Translation of Fiction Liter ature.

Xu is very strict in his work. He has given his mind to “translating beautifully”. For him, English is a “scientific” language that requires correctness, while Chinese is a language that includes a wider range of content. Following this, Xu keeps his translations correct and beautiful.

Before he died, he had been working on The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James at the speed of 1,000 words a day.

10．What is the Chinese name of the poem at the beginning of the passage?

A．《春晓》                 B．《春雪》                 C．《早春》                 D．《绝句》

11．Xu spent his life passing on __________.

A．the culture of China

B．the long ancient history of China

C．the culture and history from foreign countries

D．the beauty of ancient Chinese poetry

12．How many languages does Xu know at least?

A．One.                      B．Two.                      C．Three.                    D．Four.

13．What can we infer from the passage?

A．Actions speak louder than words. 

B．A year’s plan starts with spring.

C．Love once begun, will never end. 

D．A fox may grow gray, but never good.

14．According to the passage, which is the best title?

A．The Skills of Translating

B．A Great Translator-Xu Yuanchong

C．The Beauty of Ancient Chinese Poetry

D．A Beautiful Poem Written by Xu Yuanchong

04

Lu Xun is one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century. Besides his famous stories, he also wrote many influential articles about the living conditions of Chinese people.

Born in 1881 to a wealthy family, Lu Xun had a happy childhood. In 1893, however, his grandfather, a senior government official, was put into prison for taking money. At the same time, his father became seriously ill. From that time on, his family were no longer accepted by their relatives and friends. These early experiences greatly influenced his writing.

By the time Lu Xun arrived in Nanjing to study at university in 1899, he already believed that Chinese society had to change and become modern. In 1902 he went to study in Japan. There, he began writing articles for several Chinese student magazines. He showed a gift for writing and translating and he even wrote several books, although none was popular. He returned to China in 1909 because he was in need of money.

After working for several years as a teacher in Beijing, Lu Xun again returned to writing. In 1918, he wrote his famous short story Diary of a Madman. It was the first Chinese novel published using the everyday language that people spoke, which helped make it a great success. This, together with his novel The True Story of Ah Q （1921）, made Lu Xun a leading Chinese writer.

Although successful, Lu Xun still worried greatly about China’s future. In 1926, he moved to Shanghai and gave up writing stories in order to devote himself to what he called “pen warfare”. He then only wrote articles which called on the people to fight against the government. For this, the government stopped him from publishing any more books. He was forced to write his articles using false names.

Since his death in 1936, Lu Xun’s importance and influence have grown. Today, many of his writings are included in school textbooks and his works are read by millions around the world.

15．Which of the following greatly influenced Lu Xun’s writing according to the passage?

A．The people he met in his later years.

B．The experiences in his early life.

C．Working as a teacher in Beijing.   

D．His father’s being put into prison.

16．The following statements about Lu Xun are wrong EXCEPT _______.

A．Lu Xun’s story Diary of a Madman was popular

B．Lu Xun had an unfortunate childhood

C．Lu Xun studied at university in Japan

D．Lu Xun is his real name

17．The underlined word “influential” in Paragraph 1 means _______.

A．powerful                B．formal                   C．informal                 D．powerless

18．After moving to Shanghai, Lu Xun mainly wrote _______.

A．articles against the government 

B．articles about himself

C．funny stories     

D．stories about government officials

19．Which can be the best title of the passage?

A．Lu Xun’s Works                                        B．Lu Xun’s Life

C．Lu Xun’s Story                                           D．Lu Xun’s Death

05

Spring Scene

    The state is destroyed, but the country remains.

    In the city in spring, grass, grows everywhere.

    Feeling sad about the times, even the flowers cry.

    Hating to par, hearing birds breaks our heart.

    This famous poem was written by Du Fu 712—770, Tang Dynasty. When he found himself alone in Chang’an now Xi’an, having no hope for his country. Du Fu was born in 712 in Gongyi, he loved to read. “When I was in my seventh year, my mind was already full of heroic things. When I was in my ninth year, I first began to red my poems in public.” he wrote.

    In Du Fu’s teens, his family was rich enough to allow him to go traveling. China then was at the height of wealth under the amazing emperor Xuanzong of Tang. Among all the places Du Fu visited, there was a special one—Qufu (孔子). The teachings of Confucius were Du Fu’s basic ideas all his life. For Du Fu, his main goal of life was to help the emperor realize social stability. There were no big or sudden changes and people lived happily and worked without fighting or disagreeing with one another. But however much he wanted to achieve the goal, he was completely helpless. His dream of using power and fame was broken into a thousand pieces.

    When Du Fu was about 30, came the meeting that changed his life with the poet Li Bai. Li Bai gave him a lot of inspiration in the art of poetry. But their poems were different. Li Bai’s poems were usually about nature, while Du Fu’s generally dealt with themes such as history and how people must live according to Confucianism.

    In mid—December 755, a huge rebellion (叛乱) led by An Lushan broke out. After that Du Fu’s life was made up of short stops at different places. Through ups and downs, pouring out his worries about the country and people as well as celebrating simple joys of life. In 77, he died on a riverboat between Danzhou now Changsha, Hunan province. But the cause of his death is still unknown.

    Du Fu lived through the fall of China’s fantastic Tang dynasty. He wrote many poems to express feelings of the ordinary people, especially for the poor. He is better than anyone else at reflecting history in his works. As Shakespeare (莎士比亚) is to literature (文学), so is the poet Du Fu to literature in Chinese.

20．Du Fu was born in ________.

A．Gongyi                 B．Qufu                     C．Danzhou                 D．Yueyang

21．The underlined word “stability” in Paragraph 2 probably means _______.

A．动荡                      B．萧条                      C．繁荣                      D．稳定

22．According to the passage,we can infer that ________.

A．Du Fu is the greatest poet in Chinese history

B．Li Bai gave Du Fu inspiration in the art of poetry

C．Du Fu showed a gift for poems at a young age

D．An Lushan killed Du Fu secretly on a riverboat

23．What would be the best title for the passage?

A．The Fall of China’s Tang Dynasty

B．China’s Shakespeare: Du Fu

C．The Friendship between Two Great Poets

D．Chinese Literature Treasure: Du Fu’s Poems

06

根据句子意思，用所给单词的适当形式填空，或在横线上填入一个合适的词，使短文语义通顺、语法完整。

Born in 1037, Su Shi was a great poet in the Song Dynasty. He left his hometown for the capital city ___24___ the age of 19. And one year later, he became famous because of his excellent performance in the examinations held by the emperor.

During his lifetime, Su Shi created many wonderful works. One of ___25___ (famous) poems was Tune：Prelude to Water Melody(《水调歌头》). It ___26___ (write) in 1076 when Su Shi worked in Mizhou. It was the Mid-Autumn Festival. Su Shi missed his brother very much ___27___ he hadn’t seen him for seven years. He wrote this poem ___28___ (express) how he expected to see his brother again. In the poem, he wished that they both and all people would have long lives and be able to share the bright round moon even if they were far away.

As ___29___ officer, Su Shi did many good things for people. When he was the officer in Hangzhou, he organized people to rebuild the West Lake. He even built a long bank with six bridges by ___30___ (use) the earth from the lake. People called the bank “Su Bank” in memory of ___31___ (he).

In the hearts of Chinese people, Su Shi was a great poet and officer. ___32___ (actual), he was also a good cook. “Dongpo Pork” is even named after him. The ____33____ (place) he went to and the things he did are still popular topics for today’s Chinese people. He will always be remembered.

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参考答案

1．C    2．B    3．D    4．A

【导语】本文介绍了著名诗人余光中，以及他的杰作《乡愁》。

1．细节理解题。根据“Besides his achievements in poetry, Yu was also a successful essay writer, critic and translator.”可知，余光中是一个评论家，诗人和翻译家。故选C。

2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Nostalgia is Yu’s masterpiece in which he expresses his homesickness for the Chinese mainland when he was in Taiwan.”和第四段的“Published in 1971, the poem remains highly popular among Chinese speakers worldwide.”可知，很多中国人知道《乡愁》这首诗，故选B。

3．细节理解题。根据“Then he managed to publish his first poem at the age of 20. A year later, Yu and his family moved to Taiwan.”可知，余光中在20岁时出版了他的第一首诗，一年后和他的家人搬到台湾；根据“Published in 1971, the poem remains highly popular among Chinese speakers worldwide.”可知，余光中在1971年出版了《乡愁》这首诗；根据“Yu spent his whole life writing: “The reason why I stick to writing till today comes down to my passion for the Chinese language,” he once said in a 2015 interview.”可知，在2015年的一次采访中余光中告诉了他坚持写作的原因；根据“On Dec 14, 2017, the famous Chinese poet Yu Guangzhong passed away in Taiwan.”可知，余光中在2017年12月4日去世，因此正确顺序为：⑤①③②④，故选D。

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